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It came as no surprise to attendees at the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, co-hosted by NCSL and the Council of State Governments, that agriculture is one of the few sectors in the country that is running a positive trade balance. The annual summit is the only national meeting dedicated to leaders interested in agriculture and rural policy. Legislative leaders from 47 states and seven Canadian provinces attended. Nebraska Governor Dave...